Top 100 Easy to Moderate Projects

1. 1. Decorative Paint Technique: Wall Stenciling

   

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   Check out this modern stenciling technique with layers of color and style.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 2. How to Paint a Shimmering Stone-Like Vanity

   

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   A rich mixture of warm green paint and paste, tinted in shimmering stone colors, transforms a desk into a sparkling vanity.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 3. How to Repair a Chimney Flue Liner and Ash Dump

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   These easy step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to repair a chimney by fixing a hole in the flue liner and repairing an old ash du...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. How to Install a Post and Mailbox

   

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   Learn the correct height and method for installing a new post and mailbox.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 5. How to Draw Angles and Circles

   

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   Drawing perfect circles and angles can be challenging. Carl Mueller, host of DIY Tools & Techniques, offers some foolproof techniques f...

   Time:

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   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 6. Give a Dresser a Classic French Look with Paint

   

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   A rusty gray coat of paint and red marble top give a farm-style dresser a classic French look.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. How to Build a Wooden Headboard and Bed Frame

   

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   Instead of buying a bed, why not build one? This simple design is adjustable to any size bed.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 8. How to Install a Pull Out Cutting Board

   

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   Need more workspace in your kitchen? Replace a lower cabinet drawer with a pull-out cutting board. Learn how to install your own pull-o...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 9. How to Install a New Showerhead

   

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   A new shower can really increase the utility and value of your home. Learn how to install a new showerhead and remove old tile with the...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 10. How To Create An Easy Window Treatment

    

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    This window treatment can be changed with ease.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 11. How to Build and Install a Shelf Frame

    

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    Organize a cluttered garage by adding shelving. With these step-by-step directions, learning how to add shelving is a breeze.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

12. 12. How to Paint a Soft Tropical Ceiling

    

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    A soft blue on the ceiling creates an endless sky for a couple's island-style bedroom.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 13. How to Patch Damaged Drywall

    

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    To simulate years of major neglect and severe damage, we invited the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls to have a derby match in the Disaster H...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

14. 14. How to Install a Timber Retaining Wall

    

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    A retaining wall is the ideal way to control erosion or level a sloping yard. Composite timbers made from recycled materials are a wond...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

15. 15. Decorative Paint Technique: Colorwashing A Wall

    

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    Colorwashing gives a subtle aged effect that works with almost any style.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate